How Your Semi Truck Case Works
Crashes with semi trucks are often life-changing. They can get really complicated because there are usually multiple companies responsible. We know how to dig into the details to get the right people that are accountable for your accident. When you reach out to us here is what you get.
1. Free Case Review with an Attorney
Contact us right away. Trucking companies send their investigator to the evidence fast. The sooner you get us involved the sooner we can protect your case.
3. Take on the Big Companies
Trucking and Insurance Companies have large legal teams. We match them step for step. We file claims, do the investigation, negotiate, prepare the case for trial so you don't have to.
2. We investigate the truck and the company
We look at the driver's history, the truck's maintenance records, and the company's safety violations. The black box data from the truck. There is very often more to look into than just this one driver, in this particular incident.
4. You get compensation that you deserve
Trucking accidents usually result in life-changing injuries. Your settlement should reflect medical bills, lost wages, future care cost, pain and suffering. We don't settle for less.
LEGAL REFERENCE
Know Your Deadline: Colorado's 3-year auto accident filing deadline (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) applies to commercial truck crashes as well. Trucking companies typically send accident investigators to the scene within hours - we move just as fast to preserve evidence on your side.
Comparative Negligence: Colorado's modified comparative negligence rule (C.R.S. § 13-21-111) applies - you can recover as long as you're under 50% at fault.
COLORADO SEMI TRUCK ACCIDENT FAQs
Does federal trucking law affect my Colorado truck accident case?
Yes. Commercial trucks are subject to federal safety regulations covering things like driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and inspections, on top of Colorado negligence law. Violations of those federal rules can be powerful evidence in your case.
Who is responsible if the truck driver is an independent contractor?
It depends on the specifics, but the trucking company can still be held responsible in many cases, especially if they controlled how the driver operated or failed to properly vet or supervise them. We investigate the full relationship between the driver and the company.
How long do trucking companies keep black box and maintenance data?
It varies, and some companies overwrite or discard this data on a routine schedule. That's exactly why we push to send preservation letters and get involved as early as possible after a truck crash.